2) Urinary Tract Infection – This condition occurs when bacteria cause a burning sensation or pain in the urinary tract. It also can cause shakiness, extreme tiredness, fever, lower abdomen pressure, an urge to urinate frequently, nausea, back pain, and cloudy, red or bad-smelling urine. This condition can be treated with antibiotics, and the patient often recovers within a few days.
3) Psychological Problems – Many women have a bout with depression during pregnancy or after delivery. Symptoms include loss of interest in activities, sadness, moodiness, changes in appetite, sleep deprivation, low energy, feelings of shame, guilt or unworthiness, lack of focus, inability to make a decision, and suicidal thoughts. Treatments with medications and talk therapy are available, but many patients do not confide in their doctors or dismiss the items as momentary. Treatment is important to manage the condition and prevent serious consequences for the mother and child.
4) High blood pressure – The condition may have existed before pregnancy, but its presence can lead to complications like placental abruption, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Mothers may be at risk for an early birth, have a smaller-than-normal infant, or put their children at risk for death. Prenatal care for this condition is vital to its management.
5) Gestational Diabetes Mellitus – This is a condition that occurs during pregnancy and can lead to serious complications. Pregnant women suffering from gestational diabetes can’t process carbohydrates effectively, which can ratchet up the body’s sugar levels. Changing the diet to a healthier one that aims to lower blood pressure and getting regular exercise can help control it, but insulin is often required. Mothers with the condition are at risk for preeclampsia, early delivery, or a larger-than-normal baby, which can cause delivery problems, including Cesarean birth. The baby may be born with breathing issues, jaundice or low blood sugar. While this condition occurs during pregnancy, women who develop it are at higher risk for diabetes in their post-pregnancy years.